Anthracite gives black's authority with grey's forgiveness — the architect's default dark. It frames marble like a gallery and hides life better than true black.
The exact RAL codes to spec
Colour names drift between suppliers; RAL codes do not. These are the three we mix most for anthracite & charcoal cabinet projects:
| RAL 7016 | Anthracite Grey |
| RAL 7021 | Black Grey |
| RAL 7043 | Traffic Grey |
Every code sprays in super-matte through high gloss; approve the sprayed sample in your room's light before production — sheen shifts colour a half-step.
What to pair it with
Anthracite & Charcoal performs best beside black steel, white stone, concrete, warm oak relief. Keep undertone temperature consistent across counters, metals and floors and the scheme locks together on its own.
Where it works best
Specify anthracite & charcoal for modern kitchens, offices, media walls, exteriors' echo. For dosing strategies — island-only colour, two-tone splits — see the two-tone formulas guide.
Door designs to carry it
The colour reads differently by profile: on our Sterling, Silk designs it shows its full range from calm to characterful. All are lacquered to order in any code above — browse the gallery for the complete set.
The mistake to avoid
Anthracite plus grey floors plus grey walls equals showroom-cold — always add one warm material.